单词 | panic-buying |
释义 | panic1 /panˈik/noun
To throw into a panic intransitive verbTo be struck by panic ORIGIN: Gr pānikos belonging to Pan; pānikon (deima) panic (fear), fear associated with the god Pan panˈicky adjective Inclined to, affected by, resulting from, or of the nature of, panic panic attack noun (behaviourism) An attack of intense terror and anxiety, lasting from several minutes to several hours panˈic-boltˈ noun An easily moved bolt for emergency exits panic button noun
panˈic-buyˈ intransitive verb and transitive verb To buy up stocks of a commodity which threatens to be in short supply (often precipitating a greater shortage than might otherwise have occurred) panˈic-buying noun panˈic-mongˈer noun Someone who creates or fosters panics panic room noun A secure room within a building, designed as a refuge from threats such as severe weather, nuclear attack or disgruntled employees panic stations plural noun A state of panic or commotion panˈic-strickˈen or panˈic-struck adjective Struck with panic or sudden fear |
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